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How to get fromGrand Canyon to Bakersfieldby bus, plane, shuttle, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Canyon to Bakersfield by bus, plane, shuttle, or car

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  1. Bus to Flagstaff, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Canyon Maswik Lodge to Flagstaff Pulliam Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Flagstaff (FLG) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane FLG - BFL
    6h 46m
    $140–451

  2. Drive 499.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Grand Canyon to Bakersfieldcar car 499.3 mi
    8h 28m
    $92–132

  3. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from GC Village Bright Angel Lodge to Treasure Island Hotel and Casinoshuttle bus Grand Canyon-Las Vegas
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 8m
    $194–239

  4. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Canyon Village to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane PHX - BFL
    6h 36m
    $348–613

Flagstaff (FLG) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 518.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Grand Canyon, AZ, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Grand Canyon to Bakersfield. However, you can take the bus to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, walk to Flagstaff (FLG) airport, fly to Meadows Field Airport (BFL), then take the taxi to Bakersfield. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from GC Village Bright Angel Lodge to Bakersfield via Treasure Island Hotel and Casino, SB Las Vegas at Fashion Show Mall, and South Strip Transit Terminal in around 13h 8m.

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